Sewing Out Loud

When to Arrive Arrive when the teacher instructs you to- not late, not 2 hours early with lunch that you spread out on a class table that the teacher is trying to set up on. Sometimes the teacher will allow a time period before the class starts to come and setup your machine and supplies. [...]

Mallory and Zede share their personal struggles of juggling sewing time with parental or other caretaker responsibilities. We won’t lie to you this episode will pull at your heartstrings. The struggle is real and you are not alone in your quest for carving out precious sewing time. Mallory recently (as in 15 days ago) had [...]

In this episode of Sewing Out Loud Mallory and Zede explore how to sew for the changing body. They touch upon how different health situations such as fluctuations in size, rapid weight gain or weight loss can create a need for a flexible wardrobe. They have lots of advice on the subject as Mallory has [...]

As promised Zede and Mal give you another podcast all about legging hacks. This time around they talk about the different ways to color block your leggings and what color blocking can help you achieve. Whether your goal is to have a slimming effect or enhance certain body features, color blocking can help you achieve [...]

Do you have a leggings pattern you love or maybe you’re jumping on the Made 2 Measure class bandwagon but want to update or try new leggings techniques? This episode is for you! Zede and Mallory talk through their plans for leggings hacks. They explore why you might want to add a power mesh waistband panel – [...]

This episode is in response to the many fitting questions and concerns Mallory and Zede receive through the SelfSewn Wardrobe Facebook group. Zede and Mal confront ready to wear garments head on and discuss how these garments really don’t fit most people well which is why many people sew clothes – better fit. To further [...]

Mallory interviews Zede about her alterations experiences which range from hemming jeans to creating custom renaissance wedding gowns. Zede dishes on some of her harder earned alteration secrets and also keeps you in stitches with some of her fun sewing memories. ******************************************************************************** This episode is brought to you by: LA FINCH FABRICS! LA Finch Fabrics is a high [...]

Mal and Zede get into the nitty gritty of making sewing media with this behind the making/scene episode of Sewing Out Loud. This topic really gets Mal heated. She shares the day to day challenges she faces when trying to film sewing tutorials. Don’t worry, Zede shares her woes too; hot filming lights, her feet [...]

In this episode Zede and Mal address a listener’s question about how clothing durability. Specifically, does using a sewing machine or serger make a more durable garment. The ladies discuss the topic in depth and from the very beginning – we’re talking thread choice, fabric choice, and expectations. This weeks answer may surprise you, given [...]

Like Zede says, “There’s always more then one right way, but definitely a wrong way”! That mantra firmly applies to tracing if you ask her or Mallory. In this podcast the ladies explain in detail why they like to trace their patterns and how they do it. They describe the many types of tracing paper [...]

In this special crossover edition of the Sewing Out Loud/Self Sewn Wardrobe podcast Mallory and Zede discuss cotton organdy and it’s many uses. Zede and Mal take to Facebook live to show off past projects that utilize cotton organdy. They also answer viewer questions about what it is, can you dye it, and so much [...]

That’s right this episode is about lifts – sewing related of course! Mallory and Zede explain what a thread lift is and how it can improve your sewing life. This episode wouldn’t be complete without talking about Zede’s love of the knee lift. Don’t even think about asking her to sew without it! Are you [...]

In this Sewing Out Loud installment Mal and Zede discuss what seam allowances are used in garment sewing and why those seam allowances are important. They also explore how seam allowances are especially helpful when sewing curves. Do you follow the 5/8″ rule of garment seam allowance or are you a rule breaker and enjoy [...]

HEMS PART 1 Zede and Mal start a new podcast mini series all about hems. In this podcast they focus on Zede’s tiny hem, aka the bridal hem. Jump into this century’s fashion trends with appropriate sized hems. In a turn of events the ladies discuss the largest hems you might encounter, heirloom hems. What [...]

Thank You’s In early 2017 Zede and Mal made the tough decision to close the retail storefront of the business. It was a time filled with many emotions, long work hours, and lots of exhaustion. Sewpporters to the rescue! Zede and Mal were showered with thoughtful and encouraging cards from around the globe. If you were [...]